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Meaning of
handsome
in English
Pronunciation
/ˈhæn(t)səm/
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Classifying Adjective
handsome
Definitions
1.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Examples
« a fine-looking woman »
« a good-looking man »
« better-looking than her sister »
« very pretty but not so extraordinarily handsome- Thackeray »
« our southern women a »
Synonyms
beautiful
2.
given or giving freely
Examples
« was a big tipper »
« the bounteous goodness of God »
« bountiful compliments »
« a freehanded host »
« a handsome allowance »
« Saturday's child is loving and giving »
« a liberal backer of the arts »
« a munificent gift »
« her fond and »
Synonyms
generous
